Andriy Lunin will likely leave Real Madrid in the summer transfer window amid his links with several high-profile clubs across Europe.
According to reputed Spanish journalist Carlos Carpio on Radio MARCA, Andriy Lunin does not have a long-term future at Real Madrid. The 25-year-old goalkeeper will likely depart from the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer transfer window. However, Los Blancos will demand a premium to part ways with the in-demand shot-stopper.
Andriy Lunin and his Real Madrid turnaround
Andriy Lunin has established himself as the best deputy goalkeeper in the world after a superb 2023/24 campaign with Real Madrid. The Ukrainian international grew in frustration in his first half-decade at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Los Blancos sending him out on loan a few times without getting the desired result.
Game time came at a premium for Lunin, with Thibaut Courtois being the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for Real Madrid. However, the player’s fortunes improved before the 2023/24 season began as Courtois picked up a long-term knee injury that kept him on the sidelines for most of the campaign.
Kepa Arrizabalaga began the 2023/24 season as the first-choice goalkeeper for Real Madrid. However, an untimely injury for Kepa helped Andriy Lunin’s cause, as he did not lose his spot until Courtois returned from his long layoff. The 25-year-old amassed nearly 3,000 minutes of game time across 31 outings in all competitions while keeping 12 clean sheets and conceding 32 goals.
What next?
Andriy Lunin played his part in Real Madrid winning the UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles last season. However, he face an uncertain future at the Santiago Bernabeu after entering the final 12 months of his contract with Los Blancos. Such a situation has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
Premier League bigwigs like Arsenal and Manchester City are vying for Andriy Lunin’s services in the summer transfer window. The latest report has boosted his suitors’ prospects, with the 25-year-old expected to leave Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.
However, Real Madrid will demand a premium to part ways with the Ukrainian international in the summer transfer window. Carlos Carpio has not mentioned a price tag, so it will be interesting to see if suitors meet Real Madrid’s asking price in the coming days.
